Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Energy and Environment City University of Hong Kong, School of Energy and Environment

Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Energy and Environment (Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. D/R/076/09]

Project

Environmental Applications and Impacts of the Blockchain Technology for Urban Resilience and Sustainability

Blockchain technology has received extensive media attention with respect to Bitcoin, and capacity to influence supply-chain management and resource conservation, among other things. The utility of such technology has extended beyond the financial sector. This project will take an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the social, economic, and technological challenges for realizing potential environmental applications of this emerging technology.

Duties

Investigate environmental applications and impacts of the blockchain technology for urban resilience and sustainability.

Requirements

A PhD in Industrial Ecology/Environmental Engineering/Systems Design/Computer Engineering/Network Science or related disciplines, with no more than 3 years’ postdoctoral experience. Experience in a) Blockchain applications and b) Modeling and analysis of complex systemsand/orLife Cycle Assessment; excellent command of written and spoken English are required.

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

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